Climate Change Challenge

November 04, 2016

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Choose a company or non-profit organization whose operating model is likely to be significantly affected by climate change’s physical manifestations and/or related regulation, including threats and opportunities associated with mitigation and/or adaptation. Describe how the organization is likely to be affected, the steps the organization is taking to address those effects, and describe and justify what additional steps you think the organization should consider implementing.

Note: The post for this assignment should be 600–800 words, and must conclude with a word count such as “(778 words).” Posts should not exceed 800 words.

Submitted (927)

Venice – the risk of the disappearance of an entire city
Miltok
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Cruise lines in Venice are a shocking example of how companies adapted their business model to exacerbate the effects of climate change and thereby contribute to the risk of the disappearance of an entire city.
Ben & Jerry’s: If it’s melted, it’s ruined!
Rachel Lipson
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 3:46 pm
Ben & Jerry's takes action to keep our world cool enough for ice cream!
NuScale – Revitalizing Nuclear Power
Nate
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm
NuScale Power helps revitalize nuclear power industry and could be positioned for water desalination in future.
Whoever Taught You Oil and Water Can’t Mix Was WRONG
MMidd
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:25 pm
Freeport-McMoRan Oil and Gas is leading the industry in using innovative methods to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources while continuing to quench America’s energy thirst.
Cargill’s Dilemma: Farmers versus Climate Science
Tom Joad
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Cargill Executive Chairman Greg Page is talking about the perils of climate change, but will farmers listen?
Royal Dutch Shell: Oil and Gas for Environmental Sustainability?
Lisa Sha
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:06 am
Is Shell going to adapt to environmental change or become obsolete?
Tesla: More Than Just a Car Company
Lane
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Tesla’s goal of bringing sustainable energy to the masses is supported by synergies with SolarCity.
Mud Skiing: Vail’s Race to save its Winter Sports Business
katt
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
How does a ski resort reduce its carbon footprint when its increased dependency on energy is a direct result of climate change?
From Oil to Carbon: How Global Energy Trader Moved Into Carbon Emissions Trading
PatL
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Mercuria Energy Group is one of the world’s largest commodity trading companies which trades a vast portfolio of commodities ranging from coal to crude oil. Founded in 2004, Mercuria had expanded into five continents with over 30 trading offices transacting [...]
Is my Ice Cream Going to Melt? How a New Global Policy Will Change Cold Food Transportation
MIM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:59 pm
With this new policy, significant action is now being taken to phase out HFC refrigerants which are found in many areas of our daily life. How will companies that transport cold foods adapt to these new regulations?
Sunny Days Ahead for SolarCity?
Joey
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm
The future of SolarCity remains uncertain, yet promising.
Come As You Are – Lithium, Cobalt, and Tesla’s Battery Problem
L
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:47 pm
Tesla's in rarefied air, but rare earth metals may bury them.
Flying Somewhere? Boston Airport’s Plan for Climate Change
TOM student
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Logan airport’s multi-million-dollar plan to increase resilience while reducing its climate impact
A longer-term view on saving lives
sko
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Climate change is a public health crisis, and unfortunately the health care sector in the United States is actually disproportionately contributing to the damage. Hospitals are estimated to contribute 8% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.1 Getting more [...]
Reactive Measures to Declining Snowpack
xyz
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:28 pm
A short evaluation of climate change's impact on The Aspen Skiing Company.
THE REFORMATION OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
crox111
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:00 pm
The Reformation of the Fashion Industry
Indian Railways – Victim, Contributor or Opportunity?
Siddharth Jhawar
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 9:06 am
What if an organization consumed 365 billion litres of water and 18 billion kwh of electricity in a year? Are the Indian Railways a victim of, contributor to, or opportunity for the environment?
Wine – a Californian dream – or nightmare?
Estelle M.
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:20 am
Climate change is posing a serious threat to Californian family run vineyards.
Chemours: How Chemicals are Helping to Cool Climate Change
LP
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Chemours has joined the battle against climate change though chemical innovation in response to new global regulations.
Increasing Sustainability in Cement Production and Construction Sector
Ryan An
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
LafargeHolcim: Endeavor to Transform Cement Manufacturing Business and Promote Sustainability in Construction Sector
Aspiration Energy: Decentralized Solar Thermal Systems for Industrial Process Heating
SustainabilityEnthusiast
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Aspiration Energy is an innovative company poised for success with growing demand for renewable energy in India
Sustainability in the apparel industry: Just do it.
SB
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 2:24 pm
The apparel industry is a significant carbon polluter and water waster, and Nike has led the industry with its sustainability practices.
Killing Mosquitos in the Age of Zika: AMVAC Considers Climate Change
Mike
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Zika has arrived in the US, spurred on in part by global climate change. AMVAC, an agricultural-chemical company, produces the insecticide Dibrom, which aims to kill mosquitoes before they infect you.
Nike: Swooshing to Tackle Climate Change
Milkman
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:17 pm
How Nike Minimizes its Environmental Footprint
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